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Summary for Point Possession


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Typical Abbreviation: Pt. Possession

Time Zone: Point Possession lies in the Alaskan Time Zone (AKST/AKDT)

Telephone Area Code: 907

Elevation: 50 feet [15.24 m] above sea level<1>

GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude)<2>

For the purpose of mapping and calculating distances, we have chosen the following reference point for Point Possession:

GPS Coordinates: 61.0308, -150.4110<3>

USGS Topo Map:   Tyonek A-2<4>

Federal GNIS/FIPS Codes for Point Possession

GNIS ID:   2419537

FIPS State / Place Code:   02 / 61825

(For more about Federal Codes, see our Misc Page for Point Possession)


About Alaska

From the US Census

Population

YearPopulation
2019 Est:<5>     733,603   (3.29% increase since 2010)  
2010:     710,231   (13.29% increase since 2000)
2000:     626,932

Websites for State of Alaska

Official Website:   https://alaska.gov/

Tourism:   https://www.travelalaska.com/

Parks:   https://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/

Fishing & Hunting:   https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/

Federal GNIS/FIPS Codes for State of Alaska

GNIS ID:   1785533

FIPS State:   02

(For more about Federal Codes, see our Misc Page for Point Possession)

Footnotes ...

<1>The elevation is an estimate for the area around Point Possession - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<2>Longitude & latitude values may not be the geographic center of Point Possession, rather it may be a prominent intersection or the center of population, etc. It will vary depending on the source.
<3>GPS Coordinates for Point Possession:
     Decimal: 61.030, -150.4110
     DDMMSS: 61° 1' 48", -150° 24' 39"
<4>Name of the USGS 7.5 Minute topographic map which includes Point Possession.
<5>Every year, the US Census Bureau creates a population estimate for the preceeding year. Keep in mind that this value is an estimate and not an actual count. The most recent Census estimate is for the year 2019.